Filed to story: The CEO’s Wife Is a Secret Boss Novel (Allison & Jeremy) Free Online
“Grandpa wouldn’t just let our family reputation be tarnished like this. He’s definitely going to facilitate your wedding with Jeremy while keeping Lauren away from our family!”
“Landon isn’t budging at all to our attempts, Mom. Don’t you think he knows exactly what we’re up to?”
Zoe cried anxiously, “He protects that nitwit Lauren like she’s some prized toy! When would we ever get the chance to do anything?”
“Our chance will come. As much as Landon adores Sophia’s silly little daughter, he can’t possibly keep her around with him 24/7. He’s bound to leave her side sometime!” Penelope was truly angry now. Penelope was usually so calm and collected, but now, seeing how in danger her daughter’s reputation was, Penelope was ready to remove every single obstacle between Zoe and Jeremy so Zoe could marry him!
Penelope was also determined to find the perfect match for Landon so he would bring home a proper, reputable wife. This wife of his could never be Sophia’s daughter!
Alyssa hurried into her car before accelerating out of Seaview Manor. It was as if the place was filled with horrid poison.
The moment her car exited the front gate, her grip around the steering wheel tightened.
Under the dim light of the streetlamp, Jameson stood leaning against his electric blue car. Who kne how long he’d been standing there?/No impatience or irritation showed in his expression. 3
The moment Jameson saw Alyssa’s car, his eyes brightened. He stood up straight and waved at her, looking like an excited youth.
Alyssa’s car came to a stop before him.
“What are you doing here?” Alyssa asked in surprise as she walked out of her car.
“I was waiting for you.” Jameson smiled with a fond gentleness in his eyes.
“Waiting for me? Why?” Alyssa was confused now.
“I used some connections to figure out that you were headed here, so I followed along. I was just worried you might be overwhelmed, nothing else. You don’t have anyone around to help you after all.”
Jameson then smiled bitterly. “I ended up making a fool of myself. I can’t go inside nor help you with anything. But I did get to see you, so it wasn’t a complete waste of time.”
Alyssa blinked rapidly, feeling befuddled by Jameson’s words.
She had always enjoyed going wherever and doing whatever she wanted without being restrained. The thought that someone was investigating her whereabouts behind her back made her very uneasy.
“It wasn’t anything serious. Just something personal.” Alyssa’s smile was forced. “The Walsh family isn’t a lions’ den. I’ve lived here for three years. I know my way around.”
Dark thoughts swirled in his mind as he contemplated those three years-three years of the lifeless, suffocating marriage that Alyssa had endured.
Anguish welled up in Jameson’s chest. He was about to say something when his expression darkened.
Jeremy watched them from a distance. His handsome features were cold and collected. He seemed like a statue standing there, blending into the dark background.
However, Alyssa was oblivious to how longingly Jeremy stared at her.
“Jimmy, 1…” Alyssa was about to speak when her vision swam.
The next thing she knew, Jameson had enveloped her in a tight hug.
Alyssa reacted too slowly. She was pressed against his chest-so close that she could hear his uneven breathing. His hands wrapped around her waist, slowly tightening.
“W-What are you doing, Jimmy?” Panicked, Alyssa instinctively tried to shove him away.
But in Jeremy’s eyes, her struggle was seen as playing hard to get.
Jameson remained silent, only tightening his grip around her. His eyes were filled with mockery and sarcasm when he met Jeremy’s angry ones. Jameson never once loosened his hold around Alyssa, even as she continued to struggle.
It felt like knives were stabbing into Jeremy’s heart, slowly killing him. His entire being buzzed with pain as goosebumps swept over his skin.
The sight of Alyssa in Jameson’s embrace felt worse than death and far more painful than being wounded on the battlefield.
With his face now pale, Jeremy turned away and stumbled back into the house.
Only then did Jameson loosen up his arms. Alyssa swiftly escaped from his grasp, eyes burning with anger.
“Don’t do that again, Jameson. This is the last warning you’ll have, or I’m ending our friendship!”
“I’m… I’m sorry, Lyse.” Jameson quickly put on an innocent and guilty expression.
Jameson’s arms were left hanging in the air as he continued, “I know you treat me only as a friend. I’ve done my best to keep myself in check, but I couldn’t control myself. I promise there won’t be a next time.
Please forgive me this once, Lyse. It was out of worry for you.”
Alyssa sighed, hand cupping her forehead. “I hope you can remember how much I hate it when men other than my brothers touch me.”
Jameson gritted his teeth, arms finally sagging by his sides. His hands balled into fists.
Jeremy bitterly wondered if Alyssa could ever accept another man into her life.
What was Jeremy to her then? She even let that secretary of hers get so close to her. Was he the only person she would never accept into her life? 1
“Thank you for your concern. It’s late now. I’ll be on my way back,” Alyssa said.
All of a sudden, she felt a familiar presence behind her. She slowly turned back to look.
Her heart seemed to drop in the next second.
There was no one behind her anymore.
Jeremy dragged his lead-filled legs back into the house.
“Jeremy!” Landon quickly went to his friend’s side. He hadn’t left with his family, being worried about
Jeremy.
But Jeremy seemed not to have noticed him. He continued walking slowly forward.
“Jeremy. Jeremy!” Landon grabbed Jeremy’s arms, asking worriedly, “Where’s Lyse? What did you two talk about? Did she forgive you?”
“Why would I want her forgiveness? I didn’t do anything wrong.” Jeremy’s unfocused eyes were filled with exhaustion. It was as if Alyssa had shattered the light in them into smithereens. “I’m tired, Landon. If nothing I do can keep Alyssa by my side or help me get to her, then why not just let her go?”
Alyssa sped her car all the way back to her place in Solana City, emotions tumultuous.
She had aimed for Sophia when she went to Seaview Manor earlier, yet on the way back home, all she could recall was how Jeremy pressed her up against the wall.
The man’s eyes had locked onto her, filled with a deep sadness. There was exasperation and desperation in his anger that Alyssa couldn’t forget, no matter what. Her grip around the steering wheel tightened, making her fingers numb.
Jeremy’s gaze had been so sincere.
But what could that prove?
Try as he might, Jeremy couldn’t conceal the fact that he had slept with Zoe.
Alyssa glumly walked out of the car, only to find Jonah, Cyrus, and Sean standing outside the front gates.
“Lyse!”
“Jonah, Cyrus, Sean! What are you three doing here?” Alyssa asked, surprised.
“Cyrus told me you went to Seaview Manor alone, not even bringing Sean with you. What were you thinking
-taking on everybody by yourself?” Jonah said with a sigh.
He circled an arm around Alyssa’s shoulder. “But after hearing that Jeremy was there, I grew less worried.
He wouldn’t let you get into too much trouble.”
“Why not?” Alyssa asked tightly, brows furrowed.
“He cares about you, so he would definitely protect you.”
“Heh. That joke isn’t as funny as you think, Jonah.” Alyssa’s heart trembled slightly as she pressed on, “I was his wife for three years. Yet he continued letting me be pushed around without so much as telling anyone off. What more now when we have nothing to do with each other?”
“She’s right, Jonah.” Cyrus walked over to them with a sneer, hands tucked in his pockets. “Jeremy Walsh is nothing but a heartless, cold-blooded jackass. Even if he had no feelings for Lyse, he still should have protected her as her husband.
“But look at what he’s done all these years? A leopard can’t change its spots. Look how quickly he’s gone back to his old ways right after courting Lyse!”
Upon hearing that, Sean decided to ask, “What old ways, Mr. Cyrus?”
